Diesel Road test: Citroen C1 1.4 HDi Rhythm

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Is this the most fun and frugal supermini? We learn more about the Citroen C1 1.4 HDi Rhythm on the 2008 MPG Marathon.

Price: 1.4 HDi Rhythm, (without options) £9,125
On sale: Now
0-62mph: 15.6 seconds; top speed 96mph
Average fuel: 61.4 mpg
Standard equipment: air conditioning, remote central locking, driver and passenger airbags, power front windows, CD player.

It might not look it, but the Citroen C1 is a trend-setter in the supermini class. Not because of the styling, though it does looks neat, but because it’s the smallest model to be offered with HDi diesel power. Could this be the most frugal supermini on sale over the 411 miles of the MPG Marathon we'll find out.

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